Month: March 2017

Dallas Mavericks guard Devin Harris has been fined $25,000 for aggressively pursuing a game official and failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basket

Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton has received the February NBA Cares Community Assist Award presented by Kaiser Permanente in recognition of his work to encourage youth in their development, fitness and wellness.

LeanIn.Org, in partnership with the NBA, WNBA, and NBPA, launched a new public awareness campaign, with a PSA and online videos highlighting the critical role that men play in achieving gender equality.

The Toronto Raptors’ DeMar DeRozan and the Houston Rockets’ James Harden today were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, March 20 through Sunday, March 26.

The NBA announced today the creation of the Jr. NBA Coach of the Year award, which will be given annually to a youth basketball coach that is making a positive impact on children by demonstrating outstanding integrity, character and leadership.

Joakim Noah of the New York Knicks has been suspended without pay for 20 games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program by testing positive for Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator LGD-4033, it was announced today by the NBA.

The NBA announced today the creation of the Pete Winemiller Guest Experience Innovation Award, which will honor an NBA team executive who innovates to create a world class service experience for fans, inspired by the late Pete Winemiller, Senior Vice